Definition of yellow-weed in English:
yellow-weed
noun
1Weld (or dyer's weed), Reseda luteola, from which a yellow dye is obtained (now rare).
2Any of various species of ragwort, especially common ragwort, Senecio jacobaea.
3North American Any of various yellow-flowered plants considered to be agricultural weeds; especially any of several species of goldenrod (genus Solidago).
Origin
Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Gerard (c1545–1612), herbalist.
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